I Think I See the Light
Yusuf (Cat Stevens) Lyrics
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Trusting even less their words
Until I found somebody
There was no one I preferred
My heart was made of stone
My eyes saw only misty gray
Until you came into my life
Until I found the one
I needed at my side
I think I would have been
A blind man all my life
I think I see the light
I think I see the light
I think I see the light
I used to walk alone
Every step seemed the same
This world was not my home
So there was nothing much to gain
Look up and see the clouds
Look down and see the cold floor
Until you came into my life
I saw nothing, nothing more
Until I found the one
I needed at my side
I think I would have been
A blind man all my life
I think I see the light
I think I see the light
(Shine, shine, shine)
I think I see the light
(Shine, shine, shine)
I think I see the light
I think I see the light
So shine, shine, shine
Shine, shine, shine
Shine, shine, shine
I think I see the light
Coming to me, coming through me
Giving me a second sight
So shine, shine, shine
Shine, shine, shine
Shine, shine, shine
Shine, shine, shine
Shine, shine, shine
(I think I see the light)
Shine, shine, shine
(I think I see the light)
Shine, shine, shine
(I think I see the light)
Keep on shining
I think I see the light
I think I see the light
I think I see the light
I think I see the light
The song "I Think I See the Light" tells the story of a person who used to walk alone and mistrusted everyone, but after finding someone special, they are now able to see the world in a new light. Before finding this person, the singer saw the world in shades of gray and walked through life aimlessly. They had a heart made of stone and only saw the clouds above and the cold floor beneath their feet. But once this special person came into their life, everything changed. The singer saw the light and everything became colorful and bright. The person they found became the light in their life, giving them a second sight and making everything clearer.
The song is likely about Cat Stevens' own experiences with finding love and being able to see the world in a new way. It's a powerful message about how love can change a person's life and perspective completely. The song's catchy chorus emphasizes this message, encouraging listeners to shine bright and keep the light glowing.
Overall, the song is a powerful and inspiring story about the transformative power of love. It encourages listeners to look for the light in their own lives and to keep it shining brightly.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to trust nobody
In the past, I did not trust anyone
Trusting even less their words
I had even less trust in what people said
Until I found somebody
However, I eventually found someone
There was no one I preferred
This person was the one that I liked the most
My heart was made of stone
I was emotionally unavailable
My eyes saw only misty gray
I was pessimistic and saw the world in a negative light
Until you came into my life
Until I met you
I saw everyone that way
I viewed everyone through my negative filter
I used to walk alone
I used to be a loner
Every step seemed the same
Life felt monotonous
This world was not my home
I did not feel like I belonged in this world
So there was nothing much to gain
I did not see any purpose in trying to gain anything
Look up and see the clouds
When I looked up, all I saw were clouds
Look down and see the cold floor
When I looked down, all I saw was the ground
I saw nothing, nothing more
I saw nothing else besides what was in front of me
Until I found the one
Until I found my soulmate
I needed at my side
The person who completed me and filled my void
I think I would have been
I am convinced that without them
A blind man all my life
I would have been unable to see the beauty of life
I think I see the light
Now I am beginning to see the light
Shine, shine, shine
Show me the way and brighten my path
Coming to me, coming through me
I feel the light within me, guiding me
Giving me a second sight
Allowing me to see the beauty that I once missed
Keep on shining
Please never stop guiding me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YUSUF ISLAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sandra Kral
I just love this jazzy version ..and the lyrics .. I used to trust nobody, trusting even less their words,
Until I found somebody, there was no one I preferred,
My heart was made of stone, my eyes saw only misty grey,
Until you came into my life , I saw everyone that way.
Until I found the one I needed at my side,
I think I would have been a sad girl all my life.
Chawki El Minyawi
I love the beat and the piano and alto sax add up a nice background to the guitars.
Rita Marks
Beautiful version!!! I would really LOVE to see you perform live one day, Cat! (I live in Athens, Georgia, btw 😉)
Diane Harris
Wouldn't we all xxx
Angela Burleson
A musical genius that he is!!
Michael Ferguson
Brilliant song! We love you Cat Stevens!
FDL1992
Beautiful version!!!!!
John Halverson
So glad you are back with us Yusuf/Cat....we missed you!
Liam G
Tremendous song and performance. Props to all the musicians here.
Kris Cammaer
So beautiful this jazzy version